Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Sixfields Stadium where Northampton Town play Norwich City in this Inter Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Northampton Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Northampton Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Northampton Town start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.16
0-0Gunnar Bohinen passes the ball forward to Michael Jensen. Michael Jensen threads the ball through to Gilles Neville. Gilles Neville plays a perfect one-two with Marcus Ferdinand and rushes in on goal... Gilles Neville cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
3.30
Richard Sullivan sees space and advances. Richard Sullivan shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
4.46
0-0Gunnar Bohinen kicks a strong pass forward to Ruel Howey. Ruel Howey flicks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Fowler. Sylvain Fowler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dennis Harrison.
8.35
0-0Anthony Sinclair advances with the ball. Anthony Sinclair makes a probing pass to Sylvain Fowler but he's offside!
10.24
Michael Jensen chips the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Fowler. Sylvain Fowler knocks in a cross ball towards Marcus Ferdinand. Marcus Ferdinand flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
12.25
0-0Brendan Ince hacks Ruby Vercoutre from behind! The referee calls over Brendan Ince and shows him a yellow card! Ruby Vercoutre hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.47
0-0Anthony Sinclair hacks Richard Sullivan from behind! Anthony Sinclair is given a warning by the referee! Richard Sullivan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.52
0-0Anthony Sinclair makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gilles Neville. Gilles Neville plays a perfect one-two with Sylvain Fowler and rushes in on goal... Gilles Neville tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Eddie Atherton easily smothers it!
22.49
Anthony Sinclair threads the ball through to Sylvain Fowler. Sylvain Fowler goes all the way! Sylvain Fowler shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.14
Richard Sullivan kicks a strong pass forward to Brendan Ince. Brendan Ince knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Lineker. Stephen Lineker directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.56
Kevin Hunt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brendan Ince. Brendan Ince knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Lineker. Stephen Lineker is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
34.28
0-0Omer Craddock comes in with a late challenge on Ruel Howey. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ruel Howey carries on, but is struggling a bit.
39.10
Anthony Sinclair flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcus Ferdinand. Marcus Ferdinand lofts in a cross ball towards Sylvain Fowler. Sylvain Fowler flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.37
Michael Jensen hacks Omer Craddock from behind! Michael Jensen is shown the yellow card! Omer Craddock hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.50
Stephen Lineker catches Ruby Vercoutre on the ankles. The referee calls over Stephen Lineker and warns him to calm down! Ruby Vercoutre runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Norwich City kick off!
48.18
0-1Anthony Sinclair threads the ball through to Marcus Ferdinand. Marcus Ferdinand plays a perfect one-two with Sylvain Fowler and rushes in on goal... Marcus Ferdinand takes a shot at goal. Eddie Atherton is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
51.19
Gunnar Bohinen makes a beautiful solo run. Gunnar Bohinen threads the ball through to Marcus Ferdinand. Marcus Ferdinand knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.58
Stephen Lineker clumsily knocks into Dragos Zeklos. The referee calls over Stephen Lineker again and warns him to calm down! Dragos Zeklos stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.07
Aaron Drake takes it forward alone. Aaron Drake threads the ball through to Stephen Lineker. Stephen Lineker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dragos Zeklos.
66.23
Ruby Vercoutre sweeps the ball long. Sylvain Fowler shoots from long range. Eddie Atherton easily smothers it.
67.06
Aaron Drake catches Marcus Ferdinand on the ankles. The referee calls over Aaron Drake and shows him a yellow card! Marcus Ferdinand gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
71.26
Michael Jensen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sylvain Fowler. Sylvain Fowler goes all the way! Sylvain Fowler takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
72.55
Francesco Marco Aurelio surges forward with the ball. Francesco Marco Aurelio chips the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Fowler. Sylvain Fowler makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
78.42
Jermaine Laycock comes in with a late challenge on Marcus Ferdinand. The referee calls over Jermaine Laycock and warns him to calm down! Marcus Ferdinand stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.47
Kevin Hunt knocks the ball forward to Brendan Ince. Brendan Ince knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.01
Ruel Howey knocks the ball forward to Sylvain Fowler. Sylvain Fowler whips in a cross ball towards Gilles Neville. Gilles Neville is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Eddie Atherton easily smothers it.
90.00
Ruel Howey makes a probing pass to Sylvain Fowler. Sylvain Fowler shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
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